ESG_VC Report: Insight to Impact now live

Par Equity is pleased to have contributed to ESG_VC’s latest report in partnership with the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA). The report provides a thorough examination of ESG practices among early-stage companies, with insights categorised by their growth stage, industry and geographical location, with 587 companies from the UK, Europe and globally having participated in the 2024 report.

Key findings from the report include:
A significant increase in the number of start-ups measuring their carbon footprint over the past year.
Strong investment in employee development, with many start-ups now offering study support, internships, apprenticeships and trainee programs.
A notable focus on the responsible use of AI, with a growing number of start-ups implementing training and codes of conduct in this area, addressing the rapid advancements in generative AI technology.

Read the report here: http://bit.ly/3RfCakb